Detour to the West Fjords
Bite-sized trip
- Itinerary:Baldur - Látrabjarg - Ísafjördur - Baldur
- Duration:5 days / 4 nights (flexible)
- Price:from £ 795.- per person (excluding flights)
Day 1 – Arrive at the West Fjords
If you are you coming from the south then you will travel today by ferry from Badur to the West Fjords. During the crossing of the Breidafjordur fjord, you will pass more than 3,000 small islands and with a bit of luck you’ll spot seals, dolphins and even whales. What a beautiful start to your day! Should you be driving from the north, we’ll plan this trip the other way around and on the last day you travel by ferry to Badur. Driving along partly unpaved roads you’ll head to Patreksfjörður, your first stop in the southern part of the West Fjords. Check into your first hotel and with a hot cup of tea in hand, sit back and enjoy the fantastic view. In the evening, walk to the village and test out some of the local dishes in one of the restaurants.
Day 2 – Spotting puffins
After breakfast today it is time to explore the local area. An hour’s drive from your guesthouse is Látrabjarg promontory, the westernmost point of Europe known for its long, rugged cliffs that are home to nesting puffins. Spot wild puffins as they fly in and out – it’s a fantastic sight. The best time to spot them is between mid-May and late August. They are quite tame, so it shouldn’t be that hard to spot them and get them in front of your lens. There aren’t too many lunch spots here, so it is useful to take lunch with you.
Day 3 – Travel to Ísafjördur & fishermen food trail
It’s time to say goodbye to Látrabjarg this morning. You have a beautiful day of travel ahead of you, as you venture over to Ísafjördur. What should also certainly not be missing on your bucket list for today is Dynjandi (Fjallfoss); one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the West Fjords. The path to the waterfall runs through a rugged nature reserve and you walk along fast-flowing streams and some smaller waterfalls. The water of the Dynjandi flows gradually downwards. The top the waterfall is about 60 meters wide and at the bottom it’s 100 meters. So huge! From here it is an hour’s drive to your next hotel near Ísafjördur, where you’ll be staying for the next two nights. Here, you’ll enjoy a food trail through a tiny fishermen village and have the freshest fish to try.
Day 4 – Calm water kayaking & free time
The next day together with an English-speaking guide and a small group of fellow adventurers you’ll head out onto a fjord and experience kayaking in the clear waters surrounded by incredible scenery. You’ll be able to spot some wildlife, watch the birds from the water and might meet a curious seal or two coming close to the kayaks.
Day 5 – Departure from West Fjords
The time has come to leave the West Fjords and continue your road trip through Iceland. Coming from the north means you’ll head onto either Baldur, in Snaeffelsness. If you’re travelling from the south, you’ll be moving onto Hvammstangi to spot wild seals.
This bite-sized trip can be combined well with
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- Reykjavik
- 3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
- from £ 495.- per person (excluding flights)
